Steve Cragg

Should be an exciting run to the finish for you with so much interest. Might watch your auction rather than Corrie Good luck Steve Superlight #63

Geoff, Thanks and understood. I'll probably come along anyway as its on my doorstep. Steve Superlight #63

Chamonix 🥰 My favourite run ever is the the long black from the top of the Grand Montet at Argentiere. How about a L7C consortium apartment bulk buy Steve Superlight #63

Geoff, I got the bug back after Oulton yesterday. Can you stick me on teh reserve list please Steve Superlight #63

Another from me. Organisation as always was spot on so thanks and well done to Geoff and all the team. This was my first track day after a three year lay off and the "buzz" was back. I had a fantastic day and even quite enjoyed the soaking I got driving back home! Hope the guy who had the off is able to get his car sorted without too much financial pain. At least there was no serious injury involved. Hope to see you all again soon Steve Superlight #63

Still looking

My standard Caterham tacho (98 Superlight) has started bouncing all over the place when any revs are applied. Has anyone got one lying around they want shut of? Steve Superlight #63

I would recommend starting with a club track day. The club track days are friendly, well run and because they are sessioned you will be running in a like minded/paced group. You will find that you can go at your own pace and just need to show a little courtesy to the other cars by keeping an eye on your mirrors. One of the problems with public track days is that you get a wide range of cars running. This means that as well as getting the occasional idiot turning up you will be runing with cars that you will be all over in the corners but can't get past on the straight. This can be a very frustrating experience if the driver in front decide to impress you with his acceleration. As you can access free tuition on the club track days it makes them excellent value for a beginner. One piece of advice I have always remembered (I think from Johnny at BAT) was explore your limits from the inside. Still some places at Oulton Park on 14th July I think so get yourself booked on and enjoy! Steve Superlight #63

Thanks Geoff. Fingers crossed for sunshine - will be my first track day for a while. Steve Superlight #63

Hi Geoff, Cheque posted today. Hope you've got some room left Steve Superlight #63

Glad it helped When I had my similar problem, several experienced seven owners and one qualified mechanic were scratching their heads before I stumbled on it by accident. Steve Superlight #63

A couple of other things worth checking. Sometimes a leak on the exhaust manifold can cause these symptoms although you have said it sounds like its the inlet side so probably not this. The other thing to check is that all spark plugs are tight. A loose plug can sound like a tappet problem. (As I know too well 😳) Steve Superlight #63

Merrick, can you give an idea of what price you are looking for? I bought a Techcraft silencer which I was intending to get a 4-2-1 made up for but depending on the money you are looking for could change plan. I'll send you a blatmail and then if you could let me know and send a photo that would be great. Steve Superlight #63

So at 5 yrs old and 60k miles it looks like Steve Superlight #63

Thanks Stuart. Thought I had seen something. Looks like a worryingly common fault Steve Superlight #63

My wifes mini - bmw not real one - is consistently losing cooling water. No sign of any leaks and no sign of oil contamination. ISTR some sort of regular fault on these that had these symptoms. Anyone know about it? Steve Superlight #63

Great news Julian. Congrats and best wishes Steve Superlight #63

Thanks Mark Getting ready for the winter jobs Steve Superlight #63

How do you know which generation you have? Steve Superlight #63

Yes for me subject to dates Steve Superlight #63

Why not - I've been meaning to do something about learning French for years but never got off my lardy arse and done something about it. Blatmail me details and I'll get a cheque off to you. Cheers Steve Superlight #63

2nd dibs if still available Steve Superlight #63

Just done my wifes mini. Straight forward 2 min job Steve Superlight #63

Cheers I'll give it a go. Steve Superlight #63

I've got the above the diff ARB fitted. The bottom swivel joint housing of the drop link is on the outside of the ear and stands quite proud hence the clash. Fitting inside as RFC1 suggests would solve it I think - have to have a look to see. Are there any downsides to doing this? Steve Superlight #63